Artwork
Carthusian Monks in a Landscape
Carthusian Monks in a Landscape is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alessandro Magnasco. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The formal handling emphasizes a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, aligning with the expressive tendencies of early 18th-century Italian painting.
Alessandro Magnasco employed oil paint on canvas to render Carthusian Monks in a Landscape, a work dated 1724. The painting measures 99 cm in height and 75 cm in width, reflecting the standard dimensions recorded for the piece. Executed in the landscape genre, the composition demonstrates Magnasco's characteristic loose brushwork and dramatic chiaroscuro, conveying both spiritual austerity and atmospheric depth.
The formal handling emphasizes a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, aligning with the expressive tendencies of early 18th-century Italian painting.
History & Provenance
Alessandro Magnasco painted Carthusian Monks in a Landscape in 1724, an oil on canvas work measuring 99 cm by 75 cm. The painting entered the Rijksmuseum collection, where it has been exhibited as part of the museum's landscape painting holdings.
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is recorded under the inventory number SK-A-2362. It has been exhibited in the Rijksmuseum's presentation of Dutch and Flemish paintings, as documented in the museum's exhibition records. The work was created by Alessandro Magnasco in 1724 and is classified as an oil-on-canvas landscape painting.
Overview
Carthusian Monks in a Landscape is a painting by Alessandro Magnasco, created in 1724 using oil paint. It is a characteristic example of the artist's work, showcasing his distinctive style and technique.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of Carthusian monks seated by a stream, surrounded by a rugged landscape of tall trees and a cloudy sky with golden light. The figures are rendered small in comparison to the expansive, shadowy environment.
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Artist
Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.
